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Seattle Star

Location

Seattle, Washington, United States of America

Date

May 29, 1912

Page

3

Shrine Man Murder Case Reported Amid Confession

A 99 year old widow allegedly shot her husband in their home after he attacked her. Police and officials later questioned, with a confession claimed by the wife’s supporters. The event occurred late at night as they woke and the husband reportedly advanced on her with a weapon. The story outlines the sequence from the bed to the doorway and the use of a Winchester.

W. J. Doust Joba JL. Wiley Mane Jefferson City Colvert Cairman Republican National Chicago Roosevelt Herbert Hadley Col. Rocsevelt

Eight Hour Law Upheld by Court Ruling

A regional court today upheld the eight hour law impacting workers at a Glen hotel in Armancisco. The decision addresses labor standards and supports limits on shift lengths for hotel employees.

May 9 Arrest: Stepfather Explains Absence of Living Relative

A man aged 19 known as a stepfather was arrested and charged with a wrongdoing. He provided explanations for not living with the person involved, detailing circumstances and his actions during the incident.

Promise of renewed health through flesh building tonics

An advertisement by a drug company claims a tonic can convert thinness into plump vitality by feeding flesh, blood, and bones. It asserts rapid benefits for pallor and fatigue and promises refunds if the claims fail, urging customers to try the product.

Lel Drug Co

John Stringer Seeks Seattle Sheriff Nomination

John Stringer chief deputy under Sheriff Hodge plans to run for sheriff this fall. A longtime resident, he served as US deputy marshal and city official before joining Sheriff Hodge as chief deputy in 1908. He is married with two daughters and backs the Hodge policies.

John Stringer Hodge Stringer Walla Walla Seattle Sound James At, Inc

Alleged He Jumped Big Board Bill in Seattle

Archie P. Gillies of Tacoma, linked to Lewie & Clark Steel Co, is said to have jumped the largest board bill in Seattle since the 1889 fire. He faces $1,248 for 208 weeks’ board, with Patrick K. McHugh as complainant in superior court records examined today.

Archie P. Gillies Tacoma Lewie & Clark Steel Co Superior Court Seattle Gillies Patrick K. McHugh

Ayers Plan Up Today At Harbor Island Terminal Project

The port commission meets this afternoon to decide how much time to grant Ayers company to present a proposition for the Harbor Island terminal project. Ayers had been told to submit any proposition by May 27, and the commission will determine whether to extend the deadline.

Port Commission Ayers Company Harbor Island Terminal Ayers

Sol Duc Steamer Launched by Inland Navigation Co

The steel steamer Sol Duc, 205 feet long, was launched yesterday at Seattle yards in a ceremony with Miss Alice Joyce breaking the wine bottle. Owned by Inland Navigation Co, the vessel will operate between Seattle and the Olympia peninsula and cost about 250,000 dollars once furnished.

Navigation Co Ete Olymoplc Alice Joyce Seattle Construction and Dry Dock Company The Inland Navigation Co Bol Duc Hot Springs

Fruit crop expected to set records in Pacific Northwest

Portland May 29 estimated today that the Pacific Northwest will produce the greatest fruit crop on record with an orchard yield valued at 13 million to 15 million dollars.

Portland, Or Pacific ‘Northwest

Probation Official Files for Divorce in Cruelty Case

San Diego May 29 J A Reed county probation official sues Mrs J A Reed assistant probation officer for divorce alleging cruelty Salt was dismissed before trial Reed remains on probation now.

San Diego J. A. Reed Salt Reed

Lorimer Pleading as Health Delays Expulsion Move

Sick Lorimer seeks delay in expulsion action. He asks Senator Lea to defer consideration of the movement until his health improves. Lea says no delay, but no action until Lorimer presents his defense.

Ashington Chicago Lorimer Laa Tennessee Lorimer Investigation Committee Hibnois Senate Lea

Progress and Prosperity Day in Seattle Observed by Chamber

Seattle Chamber of Commerce guests the N.P. next Saturday for Progress and Prosperity Day excursions to the Lake Washington government lock Salmon Bay the new line at Lake Union the Ford factory site and the Union Washington canal. Gov Hay likely attends to participate in the celebration.

Seattle Chamber of Commerce N. P Progress and Prosperity Day

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